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Assessing Social Determinants of Health in a Prenatal and Perinatal Cultural Intervention for American Indians and Alaska Natives

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  • Rosalina James

    (Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    Seattle Indian Health Board, Seattle, WA 98144, USA)

  • Martell A. Hesketh

    (Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    Seattle Indian Health Board, Seattle, WA 98144, USA)

  • Tia R. Benally

    (Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA)

  • Selisha S. Johnson

    (Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA)

  • Leah R. Tanner

    (Native American Women’s Dialogue on Infant Mortality, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    Portland Area Consultant, Healthy Native Babies Project, Seattle, WA 98144, USA)

  • Shelley V. Means

    (School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA
    Native American Women’s Dialogue on Infant Mortality, Seattle, WA 98144, USA)

Abstract

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIANs) refer to cultural traditions and values to guide resilient and strength-based practices to address maternal and infant health disparities. Methods: A case study of a culturally-based educational intervention on AIAN maternal and child health. Results: Cultural teachings have successfully been applied in AIAN behavioral interventions using talking circles and cradleboards, but maternal and child health interventions are not well-represented in peer-reviewed literature. Zero publications included interventions centered around cradleboards and safe sleep. Discussion: There is a need for rigorous published research on culturally based interventions and effectiveness on health outcomes for mothers and babies. Conclusions: This paper discusses how a cradleboard educational intervention incorporates national guidelines to address maternal and infant health while mediating social determinants of health.

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  • Rosalina James & Martell A. Hesketh & Tia R. Benally & Selisha S. Johnson & Leah R. Tanner & Shelley V. Means, 2021. "Assessing Social Determinants of Health in a Prenatal and Perinatal Cultural Intervention for American Indians and Alaska Natives," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-11, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:21:p:11079-:d:661650
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